Description
ALLEVYN Gentle Gel Adhesive Hydrocellular Foam Dressing
มีส่วนประกอบ 3 ชั้น
ชั้นแรกเป็น polyurethane contact layerไม่ติดแผล ชั้นกลางมีความสามารถในการดูดซับสูง(Hydrophilic core)ดูดซับของเหลวได้ 10 เท่าของน้ำหนักตัว
ชั้นนอกกันน้ำ กันแบคทีเรียแต่ยอมให้ไอน้ำและอากาศผ่านได้
การดูดซับของเหลวเป็นไปอย่างช้าๆเพื่อให้มีของเหลวเหลืออยู่บริเวณแผลเพียงพอที่จะเกิดความชุ่มชื้นซึ่งช่วยให้แผลหายเร็ว
Indications
Chronic and acute exudative wounds
Full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers
Leg ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers
Infected wounds
Malignant wounds
Surgical wounds
First and second degree burns
Donor sites
Skin tears
Fungating ulcers.
ALLEVYN Gentle is suitable for use on fragile skin
Precautions
Do not use ALLEVYN Gentle dressings with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing.
When used under compression ALLEVYN Gentle could become dislodged if the limb experiences a rapid reduction in edema.
If reddening or sensitization occur discontinue use.
Features
Advanced triple-layered construction
Absorbent hydrocellular pad
Perforated soft gel adhesive wound contact layer
Highly permeable waterproof outer film
Benefits
Enhanced performance ALLEVYN
Triple-action technology absorbs, retains, and transpires exudate to provide optimal fluid management
Maintains optimal moisture balance
Provides an optimal moist wound environment for the promotion of faster healing
Comes off lightly
Gentle adhesive allows less painful dressing changes
Easier application
Gel adhesive holds the dressing in place during the application of secondary retention for convenient “3rd-hand” application
Cost-effective
Long wear time = fewer dressing changes
Step 1
Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
Step 2
Select appropriate dressing size.
Step 3
Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
Step 4
Using aseptic technique remove the protector material from ALLEVY◊ Gentle and apply the adherent side to the wound ensuring good contact all the way around and secure with a dressing retention sheet e.g OPSITE◊FLEXIFIX◊, tape or bandage.
Dressing changes
During the early stages of wound management ALLEVYN Gentle dressings should be inspected frequently.Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. Dressings can be left in place undisturbed for up to 7 days or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 5/8" of the edge of the dressing, whichever is sooner.